Quick answers
- Does Sarah J. Tarplin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarah J. Tarplin accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Sarah J. Tarplin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 263 Original Medicare patients and 47,470 services for Sarah J. Tarplin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sarah J. Tarplin's NPI number?
- 1639559594. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Sarah J. Tarplin, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 263 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 47,470 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)15,201 services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)11,500 services
- Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)9,761 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)6,775 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)264 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Anxiety27%
- Osteoporosis24%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Hospitals where Sarah J. Tarplin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sarah J. Tarplin at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Beaufort County Memorial HospitalBeaufort, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420067
- Candler HospitalSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110024
- Novant Health Hilton Head Medical CenterHilton Head Island, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420080
- Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick CampusBrunswick, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110025
- St Joseph's Hospital - SavannahSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110043
Practice locations
Addresses where Sarah J. Tarplin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 123 Canal StPooler, GA 31322 (912) 988‑1283
- 123 Canal St, Suite 203Pooler, GA 31322 (912) 988‑1283
- 23 Plantation Park Dr, Suite 101Bluffton, SC 29910 (912) 349‑4227
- 5400 Waters AveSavannah, GA 31404 (912) 349‑4227
- 700 S Enota Dr NEGainesville, GA 30501 (770) 531‑3711
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sarah J. Tarplin as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Effingham Rehab Services, LLC155 clinicians in the group
- Southeastern Rheumatology Alliance27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Georgia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Effingham Rehab Services, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Georgetown University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639559594 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians